2. Levels of Government

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes how government is organized in Canada?

• Federal, Provincial, and Municipal levels

• Only Federal level

• Federal and State levels

• Provincial and Municipal levels

Open Ended

How does government affect me?

Open Ended

What are some of the jobs or responsibilities of people in government?

Open Ended

How does our government system work?

Open Ended

Who is in charge of making laws in Canada?

Open Ended

What is the name of the elected representative at each level of government?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are names for elected representatives at the provincial/territorial level in Canada?

• Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP)

• Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)

• Member of the National Assembly (MHA)

• Senator

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: In Canada, the elected representative at the federal level is called a Member of ________.

Open Ended

What is the name of the leader at each level of government (federal, provincial/territorial, municipal)?

Fill in the Blank

The leader of the federal government is called the ___.

Multiple Choice

Match the level of government to its leader: Federal, Provincial/Territorial, Municipal.

• Prime Minister, Premier, Mayor/Reeve/Chairperson

• Premier, Prime Minister, Mayor/Reeve/Chairperson

• Mayor/Reeve/Chairperson, Premier, Prime Minister

• Premier, Mayor/Reeve/Chairperson, Prime Minister

Multiple Choice

Where do representatives gather to debate and pass laws at the municipal level?

• House of Commons

• Legislative Assembly

• Council chambers

• Senate

Open Ended

Explain the difference between the responsibilities of the federal and municipal governments, giving at least one example for each.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are responsibilities of the provincial/territorial government?

• National defence

• Hospitals and healthcare

• International trade

• Education

Multiple Choice

Which level of government is responsible for education in Canada?

• Federal

• Provincial

• Municipal

• International

Fill in the Blank

Citizenship and ___ is a responsibility of the federal government.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following responsibilities belong to the municipal government?

• Road maintenance

• International trade

• Criminal law

• Driver’s licensing and highways

Open Ended

Explain how governance in Indigenous communities in Canada is different from the governance at the federal, provincial, or municipal levels.

Open Ended

How is government organized in Canada?

Open Ended

How does government affect you personally?